Painted Soldier Fly vs Slender Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Soldier Fly | Slender Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus cuprarius | Leptogaster cylindrica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Soldier Fly
A brilliantly metallic coppery-green soldier fly with a slender body and clear wings. It basks on sunlit vegetation and is often seen on hogweed and other umbellifers.
Did You Know?
Its metallic sheen changes color depending on the viewing angle, a phenomenon called structural coloration.
Slender Robber Fly
A delicate, narrow-bodied robber fly with an extremely slender abdomen. It hunts small insects among tall grass stems.
Did You Know?
Its thread-like abdomen makes it almost invisible when resting on grass stems.